Rams' McVay: Goal is for Ramsey to debut Week 7
Los Angeles Rams fans may not have to wait long for Jalen Ramsey's debut.
Rams general manager Les Snead expressed uncertainty Tuesday about whether the newly acquired cornerback would suit up Sunday versus the Atlanta Falcons. Head coach Sean McVay, however, displayed more optimism.
"The goal is to be able to get him to play on Sunday," McVay told reporters, according to ESPN's Lindsey Thiry. "We'll be smart about it."
The Rams lost Aqib Talib to a rib injury and traded Marcus Peters to the Baltimore Ravens shortly before acquiring Ramsey. McVay expressed excitement in adding a top-tier talent to his defense.
"You want guys with some swag, personality," McVay said. "Different things like that. As long as those guys love football, they love competing every single day. I think this is a building that will suit him well."
"(The trade is a) very exciting thing for us," he added. "Obviously, know the caliber of player he is. The competitiveness, the toughness, really all the traits you look for in a corner. Those are some of the things exciting about getting him in here. Looking forward to getting to know the player and figuring out how he's going to help this football team."
Snead said there isn't a timetable on signing Ramsey to a long-term extension. He's currently tied to his rookie contract through the 2020 season.